Vital Signs Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the six vital signs? Temperature, Pulse, Height, Pain

Back

Height

Front

What does the abbreviation 'TPR' stand for?

Back

Temperature, Pulse, Respiration

Front

What is the normal oral temperature range in Fahrenheit?

Back

97.6 – 99.6

Front

Which vital sign is considered the '6th vital sign'?
Options: Blood Pressure, Oxygen Saturation, Pain, Respiration

Back

Pain

Front

Which temperature site is considered the most accurate? Options: Oral, Axillary, Tympanic, Rectal

Back

Rectal

Front

Which method is the least accurate for measuring temperature? Options: Oral, Rectal, Axillary, Temporal

Back

Axillary

Front

Which color probe is used for oral temperature measurement?

Back

Blue

Front

Before taking an oral temperature, you should wait 15 minutes if the patient has: Taken medication, Smoked, Eaten or drunk anything, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

Contraindication for taking a rectal temperature:

Back

Patient has diarrhea

Front

What is the normal adult pulse rate?

Back

60–100 bpm